The civil rights leaders had great respect and admiration for each other, but they clashed on some of their core beliefs.

It was love at first sight for the "Saturday Night Live" star and "Willy Wonka" actor, but their relationship was cut tragically short by illness.

The singer's mental health struggles and battle with addiction led him down a path to create “Fire and Rain.”

While taking refuge from the business, the musician created the chart-topping song "Like a Rolling Stone."

The famed golfer seemingly had it all until a November 2009 car crash opened the tabloid flood gates and exposed his extramarital affairs.

Known for her indulgences, the royal battled various health issues throughout her life.

Looking to win the attention of actress Jodie Foster, on March 30, 1981, John Hinckley Jr. took aim at the newly-elected commander in chief.

A romance between the women is depicted in the movie "Ammonite," but historians believe they were simply close friends

Richard Williams coached his daughters hard from a young age, setting the sisters up for domination in the sport for more than two decades.

The ‘Late Show’ host was just 10 years old when he lost his father and two brothers in a fatal accident.

The ‘Daily Show’ host was 10 years old when apartheid ended, but his experience under the regime left a lasting impact on his life and career.

More than a century after his untimely demise, there are still rumors and legends about how the author met his end.

These history-making individuals were posthumously honored with their caskets displayed in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol.

The 1960 debate was the first time the public could watch presidential hopefuls battle on television.

Seven space explorers, including teacher Christa McAuliffe, lost their lives in the 1986 space shuttle tragedy.

The actor, along with several other of the show's decision-makers, wanted the hit sitcom to capture the reality of war, even in a comedy.

The King of Rock 'n' Roll visited the White House in 1970 with one goal: to have Nixon grant him a federal narc badge.

The highly-anticipated May 1965 rematch between the heavyweight champions almost didn't happen.

Martin Scorsese's 1990 film about Hill and the mafia comes to a climax during the now-infamous Lufthansa Heist.

The world watched as the "Rehab" singer lost control of her life, ending in her untimely passing at age 27.

Lyle and Erik Menendez cited emotional and physical abuse, among other reasons, for the gruesome 1989 killing of their mother and father.

The true-crime writer spent the last six years of her life chasing down the infamous California serial killer and rapist.

Thanks to a friend lending the royal his clothes, Diana was able to go incognito and have a carefree night out on the town.

The musician scribbled a bunch of words about breakfast foods in place of lyrics and months later, turned the tune into "Yesterday."